2012 FIAT BRAVO maintenance schedule

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION!REFUELLING
Petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol
with octane rating (RON) not less than 95 in
compliance with the European specification
EN228.
The use of petrol that does not conform to the
above-mentioned specification will cause the
EOBD warning light to switch on and the
irregular operation of the engine.
Diesel engines: only refuel with diesel for
motor vehicles in compliance with the European
specification EN590. The use of other products
or mixtures may damage the engine beyond
repair and consequently invalidate the warranty.
STARTING THE ENGINEMake sure that the handbrake is engaged and
place the gear lever in neutral. Fully depress the
clutch pedal, without pressing the accelerator,
then turn the ignition key to the MAR position
and wait for the
and
warning lights
to switch off (diesel versions); turn the ignition
key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine
starts.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high
temperatures during operation. Do not park the
car on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other
flammable material: fire hazard.RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The car is fitted with a system that allows
continuous diagnosis of the components related
to emissions to ensure increased respect for
the environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIESIf, after buying the car, you decide to add
electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually
draining the battery), contact a Fiat Dealership.
They will calculate the overall electrical
requirement and check that the car’s electrical
system can support the required load.
CODE card
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Keep it in a safe place, not in the car. You should
have the electronic code shown on the CODE
card with you at all times.
SCHEDULED SERVICINGCorrect maintenance of the car is essential for
ensuring that it maintains its performance and its
safety features, its environmental friendliness
and low running costs for a long time to come.
THE OWNER MANUAL CONTAINS…… important information, advice and warnings
for correct use, driving safety and maintenance of
your car over time. Special attention must be
paid to the symbols provided
(personal safety)
(environmental protection)
(car integrity).

MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY(for versions/markets, where provided)
The car is equipped with a multifunction display
that, according to previous settings, will show useful
driving information."STANDARD" SCREEN
(versions without Start&Stop)
The standard screen fig. 19 can display the following
information:
A
Date
BDualdrive electric power steering engagement
indicationC
Sport driving mode indication (for versions/
markets, where provided)
D
Time
EOdometer (display of distance travelled in
kilometres/miles)fig. 19
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FPossible ice on the road indicationG
Outside temperature
H
Scheduled servicing interval
IHeadlight alignment position (only with dipped
headlights on)

Button volume (adjusting the button
volume)
This function may be used to adjust (up to 8 levels)
the volume of the acoustic signal made when the
MODE,
and
buttons are pressed.
To set the desired volume, proceed as follows:
❒press the MODE button briefly, making the
display flash the previously set volume "level";
❒press the
or
button to make the adjustment;
❒briefly press the MODE button to return to the
menu screen or hold the button down to return
to the standard screen without memorising.
Belt buzzer (Buzzer activation for SBR
indication)
This function can only be displayed after a Fiat
Dealership has deactivated the SBR system (see
paragraph “SBR system” in the “Safety” chapter).Service (Scheduled servicing)
Using this function you can display information
about the mileage intervals for car servicing.
To consult this information, proceed as follows:
❒briefly press the MODE button: the display
shows service requirements in km or mi
according to the previous setting (see paragraph
“Distance unit of measurement”);
❒briefly press the MODE button to go back to the
menu screen or hold the button down to go back
to the standard screen.
Note The "Scheduled Servicing Plan" requires the
car to be serviced every 30,000 km (or 18,000
miles). This is automatically displayed, when the
ignition key is turned to MAR-ON, starting from
2,000 km (or the equivalent in miles) from this
point and reappears every 200 km (or the
equivalent in miles). Below 200 km servicing
indications are more frequent. The indication will
appear in kilometres or miles depending on the unit
of measurement settings. When the next
scheduled servicing is approaching, the message
"Service" will appear on the display, followed by the
number of kilometres or miles left, when the
ignition key is turned to MAR-ON. Go to a Fiat
Dealership, where the "Scheduled Servicing Plan"
operations will be performed and the message will
be reset.
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WARNING
Press the clutch pedal fully to change
gears correctly. It is therefore essential
that there is nothing under the pedals: make
sure the mats are lying flat and do not get
in the way of the pedals.Do not drive with your hand resting on
the gear lever as the force exerted,
even if slight , could lead over time to
premature wear on the gearbox internal
components
FUEL SAVINGSHere are some useful tips to save fuel and minimise
harmful emissions of CO
2and other pollutants
(nitric oxides, unburnt hydrocarbons, fine dusts
etc…).
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
The general factors that affect fuel consumption are
listed below.
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out in
accordance with the “Scheduled Servicing Plan”.
Ty r e s
Check the pressure of the tyres routinely at an
interval of no more than 4 weeks: if the pressure is
too low, consumption levels increase as resistance
to rolling is higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with an overloaded boot. The weight
of the car (especially when driving in town) and
its ride greatly affects consumption and stability.
Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack from the roof
after use. These accessories lower aerodynamic
penetration and adversely affect consumption
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICINGCorrect servicing is essential in guaranteeing a long
life for the car under the best conditions.
Fiat has therefore arranged a series of checks and
service operations to be carried out every 30,000
kilometres (for petrol versions) or every 35,000
kilometres (for 1.6 MultiJet and 2.0 MultiJet
versions).
It is, however, important to remember that
scheduled servicing does not completely cover all
the car's requirements: even in the initial period
before 30,000/35,000 km (the latter for 1.6 MultiJet
and 2.0 MultiJet versions), and then subsequently
between one service and another, ordinary care
is still required such as routine checks involving
topping up fluid levels, checking tyre pressures, etc.IMPORTANT The Scheduled Servicing Plan
coupons are set out by the Manufacturer. Failure to
have them carried out may invalidate the warranty.
Scheduled Servicing is performed by all Fiat
Dealerships, at pre-established times.
If, during any service, the need arises for additional
replacements or repairs, these may be carried
out only with the explicit agreement of the
Customer.
IMPORTANT It is advisable to inform a Fiat
Dealership of any small operating irregularities
without waiting for the next service.
If the car is used frequently for towing a trailer, the
interval between services should be reduced.
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN1.4 16V - 1.4 T-JET - 1.4 Turbo MultiAir VERSIONSThousands of miles 18 36 54 72 90 108
Thousands of km 30 60 90 120 150 180
Months 24 48 72 96 120 144
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger compartment, glove
compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)●●●●●●
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust jets if necessary●●●●●●
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blades position/wear●●●●●●
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads and operation of pad wear
indicator●●●●●●
Check condition and wear of rear disc brake pads●●●●●●
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody protection, hoses
and pipes (exhaust - fuel system - braking system), rubber elements (boots -
hoses - bushes - etc.)●●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment locks, cleanliness and
lubrication of linkages●●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (brakes/hydraulic clutch, windscreen
washer, battery, engine cooling, etc.)●●●●●●
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if required●●●
Visually inspect conditions of the accessory drive belt/s●●
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge●●●●●●
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Thousands of miles 18 36 54 72 90 108
Thousands of km 30 60 90 120 150 180
Months 24 48 72 96 120 144
Visually inspect condition of toothed timing drive belt (petrol versions)●●
Check tension of accessory drive belts and adjust if necessary (excluding engines
equipped with automatic tensioner)●●
Check exhaust emissions (petrol versions)●●●●●●
Check engine management system operation (through the diagnosis socket)●●●●●●
Replace accessory drive belt/s●
Replace toothed timing drive belt (petrol versions)
(*)
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Replace spark plugs (petrol versions)
(#)
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Replace air cleaner cartridge (petrol versions)●●●
Change engine oil and oil filter (petrol versions) (or ever 24 months)
(°**)
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Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)●●●
Change pollen filter (or every 15 months)●●●●●●
(*) Regardless of the distance covered, the timing drive belt must be changed every 4 years for particularly demanding use (cold
climates, town driving, long periods of idling) or at least every 5 years
(#) On the 1.4 T-Jet and 1.4 Turbo MultiAir versions the following are extremely important to ensure correct operation and prevent
serious damage to the engine: only use spark plugs specially tested for T-Jet and MultiAir engines (see paragraph "Engine") of the
same mark and type; strictly comply with the Scheduled Servicing Plan; you are advised to contact a Fiat Dealership
(°**) If the vehicle is mainly used for town driving or has an annual mileage of less than 10,000 km, the engine oil and engine oil filter
should be changed every 12 months.
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PERIODIC CHECKSEvery 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and,
if necessary, restore:
❒engine coolant, brake fluid and windscreen
washer fluid level;
❒tyre inflation pressure and condition;
❒operation of lighting system (headlamps,
direction indicators, hazard warning lights, etc.);
❒operation of screen washer/wiper system and
positioning/wear of windscreen/rear window
wiper blades.
Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if required, the
engine oil level.
HEAVY-DUTY USE OF THE CARIf the car is used mainly under one of the following
conditions:
❒towing a trailer or caravan;
❒dusty roads;
❒short, repeated journeys (less than 7-8 km) at
sub-zero outside temperatures;
❒engine often idling or driving long distances at
low speeds or long periods of idleness;
you need to perform the following inspections
more frequently than shown in the Scheduled
Servicing Plan:
❒check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;
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